Trichotillomania is a disorder that involves:
A) A chronic preoccupation with a perceived flaw in physical appearance.
B) Tricking the self into believing that a physical illness exists when it does not.
C) Chronic and uncontrollable hair pulling and plucking.
D) Chronic and self-defeating behaviour that involves exposing the self to harmful situations.

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Trichotillomania is a disorder that is characterized by the chronic and uncontrollable urge to pull out one's hair, leading to noticeable hair loss and distress. It is not related to a preoccupation with physical appearance, pretending to have a physical illness, or self-defeating behavior.

Trichotillomania Is a Disorder That Involves